For Immediate
Release: September 18, 2003
Media Contact: Claudia Chandler - 916-654-4989
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y
Energy Commission Releases Energy Report on Web
Sacramento - The California Energy Commission has posted
the 2003 Integrated Energy Policy Report on its web
site.
The draft
document highlights recent energy trends and expected
developments within the transportation, electricity,
and natural gas industries. Noting that the State
"finds itself facing an aging energy infrastructure
and ever-growing demand," the document includes
recommendations for government action and explains
that competent regulation is a critical component
of a well-functioning energy market.
The adoption
of the Energy Report by the full Commission is scheduled
for October 29, 2003. Before then, the Commission
will hold five regional hearings throughout the State
on the draft report, to obtain feedback from government
officials, energy industry and environmental representatives
and public policy decision makers.
Hearings
are scheduled on these dates in these cities:
October 1, 2003 - San Francisco CPUC Auditorium
October 2, 2003 - El Segundo City Council Chambers
October 3, 2003 - Sacramento Energy Commission
October 6, 2003 - San Diego San Diego Regional Energy Office
October 10, 2003 - Bakersfield Kern County Supervisors Auditorium
Following the Energy Reports formal adoption, it will be sent
to the Governor and Legislature as required in SB
1389 (Bowen) to form the basis for the State's
future energy direction.
The 39-page
2003 Integrated Energy Policy Report can be downloaded
from the Energy Commission's website at:
www.energy.ca.gov/energypolicy/index.html
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